Sunrise and sunset times in Rio de Janeiro, 2026
In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (22.9068° S, 43.1729° W), the longest day of 2026 is 21 December: the sun rises at 05:04 and sets at 18:37, giving 13h 33m of daylight. The shortest is 21 June, with 10h 44m of daylight. Local time, America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Rio de Janeiro
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 05:56 | 18:03 | 12h 07m | 67.1° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 06:32 | 17:16 | 10h 44m | 43.7° | 65° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 22 September | 05:42 | 17:48 | 12h 07m | 66.9° | 90° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 05:04 | 18:37 | 13h 33m | 89.5° | 116° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Rio de Janeiro, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 04:45 | 05:10 | 11:56 | 89.9° | 18:41 | 19:06 | 13h 31m |
| 15 January | 04:55 | 05:20 | 12:02 | 88.1° | 18:43 | 19:08 | 13h 23m |
| 1 February | 05:08 | 05:32 | 12:06 | 84.1° | 18:39 | 19:03 | 13h 07m |
| 15 February | 05:18 | 05:41 | 12:06 | 79.6° | 18:31 | 18:55 | 12h 51m |
| 1 March | 05:25 | 05:48 | 12:04 | 74.5° | 18:21 | 18:43 | 12h 32m |
| 15 March | 05:32 | 05:54 | 12:01 | 69.1° | 18:08 | 18:30 | 12h 14m |
| 1 April | 05:38 | 06:00 | 11:56 | 62.4° | 17:51 | 18:14 | 11h 51m |
| 15 April | 05:43 | 06:05 | 11:52 | 57.2° | 17:39 | 18:01 | 11h 33m |
| 1 May | 05:49 | 06:12 | 11:49 | 51.9° | 17:27 | 17:50 | 11h 15m |
| 15 May | 05:54 | 06:18 | 11:49 | 48.1° | 17:19 | 17:43 | 11h 01m |
| 1 June | 06:01 | 06:26 | 11:50 | 45.0° | 17:14 | 17:39 | 10h 49m |
| 15 June | 06:06 | 06:31 | 11:53 | 43.8° | 17:15 | 17:39 | 10h 44m |
| 1 July | 06:09 | 06:34 | 11:56 | 44.0° | 17:19 | 17:43 | 10h 45m |
| 15 July | 06:08 | 06:33 | 11:58 | 45.7° | 17:24 | 17:48 | 10h 51m |
| 1 August | 06:03 | 06:26 | 11:59 | 49.2° | 17:31 | 17:55 | 11h 05m |
| 15 August | 05:54 | 06:17 | 11:57 | 53.2° | 17:36 | 18:00 | 11h 19m |
| 1 September | 05:40 | 06:03 | 11:52 | 59.0° | 17:42 | 18:05 | 11h 40m |
| 15 September | 05:26 | 05:49 | 11:47 | 64.2° | 17:46 | 18:09 | 11h 57m |
| 1 October | 05:10 | 05:33 | 11:42 | 70.4° | 17:51 | 18:14 | 12h 18m |
| 15 October | 04:57 | 05:20 | 11:38 | 75.8° | 17:57 | 18:19 | 12h 37m |
| 1 November | 04:43 | 05:07 | 11:36 | 81.7° | 18:05 | 18:28 | 12h 58m |
| 15 November | 04:36 | 05:00 | 11:37 | 85.7° | 18:14 | 18:38 | 13h 13m |
| 1 December | 04:33 | 04:58 | 11:41 | 89.0° | 18:24 | 18:49 | 13h 26m |
| 15 December | 04:36 | 05:01 | 11:47 | 89.6° | 18:33 | 18:59 | 13h 32m |
Terrain around Rio de Janeiro
The terrain around Rio de Janeiro rises up to 5.3° above the horizon (towards the southwest). On 21 January, the sun appears at 05:32 instead of 05:24 and disappears at 18:21 instead of 18:42: 0h 28m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 05:24 | 05:32 | 18:42 | 18:21 | 12h 50m |
| 21 February | 05:44 | 05:52 | 18:27 | 18:18 | 12h 27m |
| 21 March | 05:56 | 06:00 | 18:02 | 17:56 | 11h 57m |
| 21 April | 06:08 | 06:12 | 17:34 | 17:31 | 11h 20m |
| 21 May | 06:21 | 06:26 | 17:17 | 17:14 | 10h 49m |
| 21 June | 06:32 | 06:37 | 17:16 | 17:13 | 10h 37m |
| 21 July | 06:31 | 06:37 | 17:27 | 17:24 | 10h 48m |
| 21 August | 06:12 | 06:17 | 17:39 | 17:36 | 11h 20m |
| 21 September | 05:43 | 05:47 | 17:48 | 17:42 | 11h 56m |
| 21 October | 05:15 | 05:22 | 17:59 | 17:50 | 12h 29m |
| 21 November | 04:59 | 05:07 | 18:18 | 17:57 | 12h 51m |
| 21 December | 05:04 | 05:11 | 18:37 | 18:18 | 13h 08m |
Terrain computed up to 30 km away from an elevation model with a resolution of about 100 m; buildings and trees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Rio de Janeiro?
In 2026, the sun rises in Rio de Janeiro between 04:58 (on 28 November) and 06:34 (on 4 July), local time (America/Sao_Paulo). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 06:32; at the December solstice, it is at 05:04.
What time is sunset in Rio de Janeiro?
In 2026, sunset in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 17:14 (on 6 June) to 18:43 (on 13 January), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Rio de Janeiro?
It is 21 December 2026, with 13h 33m between sunrise (05:04) and sunset (18:37). The shortest day is 21 June, with 10h 44m (sunrise 06:32, sunset 17:16).
How high does the sun get in Rio de Janeiro?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 90.0° at its highest point of the year (on 2 January) and 43.7° at its lowest (on 21 June).
In which direction does the sun rise in Rio de Janeiro?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 65°) and sets in the west-northwest (295°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (116°) and sets in the west-southwest (244°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which does not observe daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.